Country in North America

Puerto Rico Weather Forecast

Puerto Rico weather: 79°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 79°F now🕔 11:50 AM local📅 Best: January, March, May, June, July, September and December👥 3.2 million

Risk assessment for Puerto Rico

Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.

Storm and wind3.8

Peak gusts of 26 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.

Heavy rain and flooding1.1

Wettest single day forecast at 0,2 in, 1,3 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.

16-day forecast for Puerto Rico

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Thu, Oct 1🌦️ Light showers85° / 79°91% · 0,2 in15 mph8
Fri, Oct 2🌧️ Showers85° / 78°71% · 0,2 in14 mph8
Sat, Oct 3🌦️ Drizzle85° / 77°61% · 0,0 in15 mph8
Sun, Oct 4🌦️ Light showers81° / 76°80% · 0,2 in9 mph8
Mon, Oct 5🌦️ Light drizzle85° / 76°80% · 0,0 in12 mph8
Tue, Oct 6☁️ Overcast85° / 78°80%15 mph8
Wed, Oct 7🌦️ Light drizzle83° / 79°70% · 0,1 in14 mph8
Thu, Oct 8🌦️ Light drizzle84° / 79°71% · 0,1 in13 mph8
Fri, Oct 9🌦️ Light drizzle84° / 80°86% · 0,0 in14 mph8
Sat, Oct 10☁️ Overcast85° / 80°72%17 mph8
Sun, Oct 11🌦️ Light drizzle85° / 80°71% · 0,0 in13 mph8
Mon, Oct 12🌦️ Light drizzle83° / 78°74% · 0,1 in13 mph7
Tue, Oct 13🌦️ Light drizzle83° / 77°84% · 0,0 in5 mph5
Wed, Oct 14🌦️ Light drizzle82° / 78°58% · 0,1 in5 mph8
Thu, Oct 15🌦️ Drizzle88° / 77°35% · 0,2 in9 mph7
Fri, Oct 16☀️ Clear sky-- / --42%--—

What this means for Puerto Rico

Compared with normal

Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 85°F is in line with the 87°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

A 91% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

Travel and driving

Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 38°F - an unusually even climate through the year.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico is a country in North America. Its coordinates are 18.4655, -66.1057. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Puerto Rico right now?

It is currently 79°F (26°C) with clear. Humidity is 90% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Puerto Rico?

January, March, May, June, July, September and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Puerto Rico, which has a temperate climate. August, October and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Puerto Rico in?

Puerto Rico observes America/Puerto_Rico (UTC-04:00). The local time is 11:50 AM.

How many people live in Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico has a population of approximately 3.2 million.

What are the top things to do in Puerto Rico?

Popular options include Virgin Islands National Park.

What places are in Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico covers 1 places in this atlas, including San Juan.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 1, 2026 at 11:50 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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